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-38.99, 175.43 · rel 9629100
-38.99, 175.43 · rel 9629100
Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - b 42 Traverse
72,7 km from Taumarunui to Ketetahi Shelter, near SH46 through alpine terrain and mountains.
Taumarunui
→
Ketetahi Shelter, near SH46
linear
72,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
28
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Cave
2× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 11 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× viewpoint
1× cave
5× summit
3× Attraction
Te Pōrere Upper Redoubt Viewing Tower
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Te Pōrere Lower Redoubt Viewing Tower
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Pumice caves
cave ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Mihirangi
summit ·
90 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Te Kaha
summit ·
91 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Ngapari
summit ·
264 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Papakai
summit ·
267 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Tongariro crossing shuttle service
Attraction ·
344 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Train Bench
Attraction ·
on the route
55,9 km
77%
Taumaranui canoe hire
Attraction ·
230 m off route
72,7 km
100%
Tapui
summit ·
497 m off route
72,7 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - b 42 Traverse is 72.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - b 42 Traverse takes approximately 18h 5min to complete.
No, Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - b 42 Traverse is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Taumarunui to Ketetahi Shelter, near SH46. Plan ahead for return transport.
Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - b 42 Traverse starts at Taumarunui.
Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - b 42 Traverse is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.